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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

4

State finances show rising cost of government and waste

The New South Wales March bulletin reveals that nine months to March posted revenue of £10,151,787 while expenditure rose £78,917 to £19,010,989. Tax receipts fell, rail and harbour incomes rose, but unproductive borrowings and boosted interest bills signal government extravagance and looming disaster.

Commonwealth New South Wales Sydney Harbour Trust Tr Secann KVR

Public finances spark demand for accountability in governance

The article argues state budgets are rising without clear justification and calls for scrutiny of spending. It notes government figures show cost growth in administration, warns that reliance on federal support may end, and urges end of extravagance. It emphasizes that the issue transcends party lines and should involve all stakeholders.

Breio Perenne Thors Jappechinr Bintos Hays Commonwealth Nat

Local Jottings and Patchwork Events Across Town

A mixed column lists the town’s social, sporting, and public notices. Highlights include market prices for wheat, a Wellington half-company rifle event in Sydney, church dedication at Bodangora with a free luncheon, and the arrival of Australian cricketers in London. Local theatre, auctions, and meetings fill the page, with weather notes and upcoming school and society events.

Mie Attwood Wallingun Town Bend Galvani Windaware Beyttinh Randita Fantasia Primensen Mr. Gry Petersen Wirth Bros’. Great Circus Mouny London Nottingham A. J Jane George Gunn Hardatud Brokes Sud Comnoutia Wells Mr_ Tames Niven Wales Spring Ridge Winchcombe, Carson Habbit Ski Wea Wellington Sydney Bodangora Dunne O'Reilly St. Stanialeust Colle Parents ‘ Citizens’ Association Mnet Wader M. Eeson Kanyon Robinson Nanima Crescent Ath Mike Foster Inet School of Arte ‘Dicating Society H. Bocioty Ral Committee Ogg Bosch Boe A.aynipals Seattle Toby Napoleon Jocal Tlucks Tara Harry Lytton Oddfellows

Light-weight back at the recent show and railway notes

Fragmented report covers a light-weight carrying back in the recent show with remarks on Albert Teas of Hayal Howl Wallington and George Sydney. It also notes a railway day train change at Wellington and Sydney, a special train to Dubbo, and local funeral notices for Dripatono Forering and David Pockbatn. Election results in Hobart, defence plans under Fisher, and a company directors meeting at Wolume Jack Gold Mining are mentioned alongside prizes and sales.

Honora George Awy Albert Teas Morly Hayal Howl Wallington George Sydney King-streat Pera Utie Eugena Dripatono Forering C. J Apeara Caste David Pockbatn Yourh Sydney Dubbo Wan Wall Hobart Tabor Fisher Defence Australia Couney Akareholders F.C. B. Smith Holbrook-Flama Repout Leary Quaook

Monster of the Kalstad: Waltonian lifeboat tale on Loch Gourie

In a Mackquarie River report near Gourie of Iste, a Waltonian fisherman recalls a monstrous log and a failed attempt to haul it, followed by a sudden and dramatic upheaval as water splashed and a line remained in hand. The tale blends fishing lore with peril at sea and a missed drowning outcome.

Gomo Macquarie River Gourie Iste Walton Codiioh Haberman

Shooting match in Western district gun clubs Thursday

The fixture, altered with donor sanction, allows the two team event if two teams preselect. The Wallington team will be chosen Saturday night and a £90 handicap prize will be contested in the afternoon with a 10 shot score limit.

Bathurst Thureday P. Li A. Carpenter J. J. Sullivan Digby Wallington Tina

Fragmentary report from a high hour recital in Hight Hours Amocratios

A garbled local item notes a committee meeting in a Monday session with several named attendees including T. Oildow Varsby F Jvaulage and E Haven Byen. The passage is fragmentary and the core event unclear.

Amocratios Mondey Sri T. Oildow Varsby F Jvaulage E. Haven Byen W. J Wale Clayfon

Unclear resignation notices amid factory leadership shakeup

Fragmentary OCR shows resignations of Stinson and Trory with W. Paul, plus an unfilled vacancy. Mentions authority, June or 19 appointment, and Ernest as acting president. Details are garbled and names partially unreadable but indicate management changes at a city or corporate body.

Ition Syd Pounlaing Flr Tien Hville Offic Mesars Stinson F Seal Trory W. Paul Ware Aeoe Mewes F. A. Konie Jose Rion Pranidant Btinson Ernest Menting

Church of England Tanats Club Holds Meeting and Election

The Church of England Tanats Club met in the school hall on Tuesday evening with Rev Canon Brows presiding and a strong attendance. Receipts showed £24 against £30 spent. officers were elected including Canon Brown as president and G. Robinson as committee member. The official opening of the RAW court was fixed for Wednesday, followed by a dance for members in the school hall that evening.

Church If England Tanats Glub Canon Brows FR. Kenyon Trevi Canon Brown Mantra H. Barton A. J.T. Pagsott A. Sheeriff Menem G. Robinson R. Wilkins Sloman Clayton Mindinoe Barnes Tibia Goadon Tiwan

Loomban Clearing Out Sale and Church Events

Loomban announces a clearing out sale at Loomban homestead Beturtay week with 2000 mined sheep, 30 deought mod hght bourse, 20 cattle and assorted stock. Luncheon on site. sale starts 11 AM. Dr. Camidge will preach at Wellington 11 AM on Leme and a separate church consecration at Bodangora 11 PM. Due to duties the Primate cannot lay the Stuart Town foundation stone now. rescheduled to a later date.

Asiuel Cstminder Ie Mage Bedford Taylor Tale Plane Loombah Beturtay Eala Isea Camidge Babismt Australia Wellington Uc Church of England Geirie Bodangora Stuart Town

AW Eve Expert to Visit and Examine Eyes in Weallington

An ophthalmic expert from Abeverk Angie Coole will visit Weallington on Sunday May 24 to conduct eye examinations for those suffering from headaches. A small fee will be charged for the examination, with services claimed to be precise and thorough.

Angie Coole AIA Sydney Weallington Batuntay Mowing

Claims for maaniT-Proof Fences at Mhibbo Land Board

The Mhibbo Land Board heard claims for a dividing fence cost with W Dunkley of Punto suing A J Stuart of Tora Holla for contribution. The court awarded the plaintiff £21. A similar case against WR Stuart involved £4 awarded to the plaintiff. The board discussed a related Runciman matter from the Land Appeal Court and adjourned without further decision. The Wellington School of Arts committees met with A G Chiplin presiding and discussed debentures and a proposed special meeting to adjust voting rules. the motion was withdrawn due to committee disagreements.

Mhibbo Land Board Jase Wok W. Dunkley Punto A. J Stuart Tora Holla A. J Brookwell WR. Stuart Runciman Agai Land Appeal Court Stockwall Runcillan M’guinn Wellington School of Arts A. G. Chiplin J. H. Quirk AD. French A. Smith B. Read H. & Clayton E. Wolster H. Barry F. A. M'Donald J. Ferry AL M‘lead J.T. P. Basestt M. Hyan

Dubbo Show Opens Amid Warmer Hopeful Outlook

The Dubbo annual show opened with dull weather but expectations of a bright day ahead. Visitors from Wallington and other towns arrived by special train as officials led by Premier C. G. Wade inaugurated the event. Highlights include numerous breed prizes such as F Brophy's Muttord blood stallion first and champion, Roberta's Madestics as top oldstandards, and Blossom as best Clydesdale. The show aims to showcase resilient farming amid recent district hardships, drawing many exhibitors and attendees despite adverse conditions.

Dubbo Wallington Georle Wongarbon C. G. Wade Ouhr We Fulliwe F. Brophy Muttord Olsdendale J Roberta Madestic Clydesdale Ware T. A Whiteley Blossom H. A."taylor Strahorn N. Menzer Craig Jun Whiteley Tae Whiteley L. Madyn Hunters P. J. Barton Railway Dubbo' Shallenge Grasafodsa F. U. Kater Hatate Late

Value of Coop Roads Highlight Farmer Benefit

An Australian council meeting featured C Batter praising local government for better roads. A farmer said road improvements increased grain haul from 5 to 75 bags, illustrating strong, tangible gains for ratepayers under the new road management.

C Batter Lie Macqjuarie Rand

Fortune Seeks Swedish Baron In New South Wales

The Swedish consul in search of Baron August Stiornstedt, heir to a large estate in his homeland, believed living in perilous poverty in New South Wales. He is described as from a wealthy Baltic family who lost property after a long decline, with attempts to recover his fortune through contact with authorities and investors.

Sweden Count Mornor August Stiornstedt Bwedan New South Wales Sydney Aix Bydney

Australian Prime Minister to visiting Wellington on Thursday

Word came Tuesday that Australian Prime Minister Andy Fisher will visit Wellington on Thursday May 15 and speak in a hall that night. It will be the first visit by the Commonwealth leader to Wellington and is expected to draw a large audience. Fisher will also speak at Mudgee on Friday and Orange on Saturday, May 16 and 17 respectively.

A. M. Bygate Australia Andy Fisher Wellington Commonwealth Fisher Mudgee Orange

Wellington football association meeting and cadet game plans

A meeting of senior and junior clubs wishing to join the Wellington District Football Association will be held at the Royal Hotel on Saturday. All interested are invited to attend. The Senior Cadet Football Club will open the eyes on with a match in Bell Park on Saturday. Donation notices and team lists are recorded, including many local players and sponsors.

Metsiders Wellington District Football Association the Royal Hotel AE Tn

Turbulent World News Mixed With Local Reports

A fragmented dispatch reports economic chatter on wheat and flour markets, currency notes and a NZ arrest tied to a jewel heist, plus political updates from Tasmania and press notes on labor and protectionist stances. It notes a fatal paddock accident in New Zealand and local public notices including land auctions and a race on Tasmanian results.

Weather Atlas and Court Actions Dominate Ongoing Reports

Widespread cool winds sweep northern and coastal districts as weather broadcasts focus on torrential changes while the Full Court orders a solicitor to justify removal from the roll amid alleged rent handling failures. Clergy reserve hints at archbishop succession, with synod planned for the 25th. Rioting reports reach Buenos Aires as a crowd targets police. Persia’s shah announces a new expedition, and telegraph networks note shifting stock prices. Crossroads signals show gains, services advance five percent.

Capattlad Mucquarie Vaume Tt ix Saumarey Smith Buenos Bhah Persia Isound Hameon Staton Ates

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